Python Skills Qualification Quiz

This quiz evaluates your real-world Python skills. Run it locally on a Linux server using Python.

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How the Quiz Works

The Python Careers quiz is distributed as a single executable Python archive (.pyz). This allows us to test practical Python skills in a realistic environment.

You will download the quiz file, run it using Python on a Linux server, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Requirements

  • Linux server or Linux-based virtual machine
  • Python 3.9 or newer installed
  • Command-line access (SSH or local terminal)
  • Internet access to download the quiz file

Download & Run Instructions

  1. Download the quiz file TO A LINUX SERVER: 
    wget https://pythoncareers.org/quiz.pyz
  2. Run the quiz using Python: 
    python3 quiz.pyz
  3. Follow the interactive prompts to complete the quiz.

The quiz will guide you through a series of Python challenges and automatically record your results.

After You Finish

Once completed, you will receive a completion summary and instructions on how to submit or share your results with potential employers.

Make sure you run the quiz in a clean environment and complete it on your own.